Bows and Bow Types: Is there a difference? - Page 2 - Guild Wars Forums

Lasher Dragon · May 12, 2005, 03:45 PM // 15:45

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Originally Posted by butcherboy

I've also found (as probably with most weapons) area's are capped to what the critters will drop - I've not seen any bow do more than 7-10 damage in pre-searing and in new ashlon I've not seen any bow drop that does more than 9-14 damage. I am assuming that I should send my warrior jetting through the missions to equip my r/e with a better bow lol.

I too prefer Range over ROF as it is nice to park on cliffs and zip Charr. I am left assuming now that I should find a good high damage Half moon bow to for a close range weapon set. Of course, a good shortbow would work, but the half moon looks cooler. If I really wanted to get finite, I would have 3 bows - a long bow for Charr/fast movers, a flat bow for the slow movers, and a short/moon bow for close quarters fighting. From the looks of things, maybe just 2 bows - flat bow (has same RoF as short/moon bow, but slower arrows that really aren't too dodgable at point blank) and a long bow for those fast movers.

Only hole I see in that setup is interrupts - interrupts can be damn hard to do with flatbows and longbows. I know. I've tried.

Beradok · May 24, 2005, 09:15 PM // 21:15

Hey guys,

Quick question on this thread.... I notice that you stated something about a mob's ability to evade an arrow... Do different bows have different potentials for evade? If so, that's awesome! Beyond that, I'd assume that the speed of the projectile is what dictates whether or not it is evaded.

Anyway, thanks in advance.

-= Beradok Klethmoor =-

Lasher Dragon · May 24, 2005, 09:19 PM // 21:19

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Originally Posted by Beradok

Hey guys,

Quick question on this thread.... I notice that you stated something about a mob's ability to evade an arrow... Do different bows have different potentials for evade? If so, that's awesome! Beyond that, I'd assume that the speed of the projectile is what dictates whether or not it is evaded.

Anyway, thanks in advance.

-= Beradok Klethmoor =-

Speed of projectile and trajectory... a high arcing shot is easier to evade than a more direct-path shot.

The Liberal Conspiracy · May 30, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43

Anyone know where the collector is that will give you a 15-28 Ascalon Bow with +15% damage when health is above 50%?

Roken · May 30, 2005, 07:13 PM // 19:13

I've seen a lot of "I prefer range over ROF", but shouldnt you be carrying two bows just in case? I know I do.

Night Daftshadow · May 30, 2005, 07:44 PM // 19:44

My strongest bow is the Ascalon bow but it is my least favorite out of the 4 bows I have because it's projectile speed is so archy and slow. I will miss my target if they moved. My favorite one is my Fiery Short bow because it will hit a moving target most of the time. It has the quickest reload and release time. The only bow that I haven't found is the ivory bow. I need to find some weapon upgrades for my bows.

Lasher Dragon · May 30, 2005, 07:53 PM // 19:53

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Originally Posted by Roken

I've seen a lot of "I prefer range over ROF", but shouldnt you be carrying two bows just in case? I know I do.

LOL I carry 4 bows right now, but sooner or later I hope to have 7 or 8 - 2 longrange bows, 4 different elemental short-range bows, my vampiric halfmoon, and my sundering shortbow.

The Liberal Conspiracy · May 30, 2005, 08:09 PM // 20:09

Anyone know where the collector is that gives the 15-28 Ascalon Bow with Damage +15% while health is above 50%?

May 24, 2005, 09:15 PM // 21:15	#22
Beradok Ascalonian Squire Join Date: May 2005 Location: USA - East Coast Profession: N/R	Quick Question Hey guys, Quick question on this thread.... I notice that you stated something about a mob's ability to evade an arrow... Do different bows have different potentials for evade? If so, that's awesome! Beyond that, I'd assume that the speed of the projectile is what dictates whether or not it is evaded. Anyway, thanks in advance. -= Beradok Klethmoor =-

May 30, 2005, 06:43 PM // 18:43	#24
The Liberal Conspiracy Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Guild: L U E Profession: R/Mo	Anyone know where the collector is that will give you a 15-28 Ascalon Bow with +15% damage when health is above 50%?

May 30, 2005, 07:13 PM // 19:13	#25
Roken Lion's Arch Merchant Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Florida (US) Guild: Corpse Ecstacy[Crps] Profession: N/R	I've seen a lot of "I prefer range over ROF", but shouldnt you be carrying two bows just in case? I know I do.

May 30, 2005, 07:44 PM // 19:44	#26
Night Daftshadow Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: In the forest Guild: Hidden Shadows Profession: R/Mo	My strongest bow is the Ascalon bow but it is my least favorite out of the 4 bows I have because it's projectile speed is so archy and slow. I will miss my target if they moved. My favorite one is my Fiery Short bow because it will hit a moving target most of the time. It has the quickest reload and release time. The only bow that I haven't found is the ivory bow. I need to find some weapon upgrades for my bows.

May 30, 2005, 08:09 PM // 20:09	#28
The Liberal Conspiracy Ascalonian Squire Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Connecticut Guild: L U E Profession: R/Mo	Anyone know where the collector is that gives the 15-28 Ascalon Bow with Damage +15% while health is above 50%?